Blowing Hot, Then Not: Weak Economy Shakes L.A.’s Melrose Avenue

Italian luxury brand Miu Miu opened store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa last month.

Frédéric de Narp tapped for top slot at Harry Winston; Thomas J. O’Neill will step down from his role as president and ceo.

Retailers bolstered payrolls in November in anticipation of the holiday shopping season.

Eli Broad, Naomi Campbell and Pharrell Williams headed to Art Basel in Miami.

Saks’ accounting reversal results in gain in third-quarter income to $6.3 million from $1.9 million posted last week.

Reports swirl that François-Marie Banier is not the only person to have received financial gifts from Liliane Bettencourt.

Gen Art’s Styles International Design Competition on Wednesday night was a subdued affair.

Gucci is entering the Indian market directly.

Weatherproof is partnering with New York Cares by giving out $100 vouchers to those who donate used coats.

Calvin Klein spring women’s and men’s lines will be showcased Thursday as installations in Korea’s Kring Creative Culture Center.

Italian luxury jeweler moved into a 13,000-square-foot store last month in San Francisco — the largest among Bulgari’s 15 U.S. locations.

Hosiery manufacturers are anticipating a strong finish to the fourth quarter at retail.

Luxottica Group has signed an agreement with Macy’s Inc. for its Sunglass Hut unit to serve as the sole operator of the retailer’s sunglass departments.

Intimacy plans to open its second store in Manhattan on Dec. 18, said Susan Nethero, founder and chief executive officer.

Innovation was the overriding message for the Invista Fashion Trend Watch 2010 workshop for intimates, which runs through Dec. 18.

Sugar Lilie Dessous Prives, a new lingerie boutique in Los Angeles, features hard-to-find brands, such as Marlies Dekkers and Hot Milk.

Melrose Avenue, once among the hottest retail and fashion strips, is feeling the chill of California’s disastrous economy.

Roland Mouret wants to dress the partners of his clientele. And himself.

Cate Blanchett said, “I know listening to actors complain about their jobs is a little dull.”

Christopher Bailey made a visit to Buckingham Palace Friday to receive his Member of the Order of the British Empire honor from Queen Elizabeth II.

Executive vice president of the Partnered Brands division at Liz Claiborne exited Friday.